I AM…
April 22, 2010 by ProGrad · Leave a Comment
“I AM…BORED!” by Nicola Christoffersen
Graduates who are new to the working world often face difficulties in adjusting to the work environment. During the adjustment and learning phase, it is natural to feel nervous; particularly while the work-load is low.
During these times, they key is not to get disheartened. One of the biggest challenges faced by new employees is a feeling of boredom. Boredom can simply be a mis-communication between employer and employee. Like any relationship, expectations need to be made clear from the outset. From the first few days in a business, both parties need to be clear about what they each expect from the other.
If you are new to a company, the first thing to demonstrate is a positive working attitude. Attidue is everything. Many skills can be taught, and employers will enjoy teaching a willing participant. The “go-getter” is likely to receive extra investment from an employer, often because they are vocal about their needs. Proactivity is key.
ProGrad have placed thousands of graduates over the years and we’re graduate employers ourselves. “Graduates require constant stimulation and fresh challanges. I don’t believe they get bored easily, however they do require some clear goals to achieve. More importantly than that, there needs to be a level of reward upon achieving those goals”. Davinia Noble, General Manager, ProGrad Pty Ltd
“Most employers recognise the value in recruiting young talent into the workforce, and are willing to invest heavily in the long term development and success of those individuals. That said, it is essential that candidates are being proactive in driving their own careers. Boredom is unacceptable in the workforce. If you’re bored, then change it. Take initiative, speak to your manager and set new personal and professional goals. Take a proactive and positive approach to changing the way you feel in the office environment”, Davinia adds.
Here are a few tips if you want to kick boredom in the workforce:
1) Be proactive and organise a time to meet with your manager to ask for more responsibilities
2) Set clear and defined goals to achieve and allocate time frames in which you would like to achieve them
3) During face to face meetings with management, approach them with clear, well considered plans which you would like to achieve. Most employers will be impressed by these actions and will assist to prepare something more formal ongoing.
4) Don’t dwell on it. Boredom is an attitude.
If you would like to speak to ProGrad about any of these suggestions, please contact the Graduate 
Management Team on 02 8235 8300
Alternatively, you can email info@prograd.com.au
ProGrad are looking for Young Achievers
December 17, 2009 by ProGrad · Leave a Comment
ProGrad have placed over 2,000 graduates in the last 4 years in Australia and in that time have had some huge successes with our placed graduates. We are often hearing wonderful feedback from their managers, and occassionally from the graduates themselves - however we don’t hear enough!
In 2010, we’re launching the ProGrad Young Achievers awards ceremony which is designed to highlight top performance of our candidates and acknowledge superb achievement. We are encouraging entries from many different industries and we’re already starting to have entry forms returned.
If you would like to enter this awards ceremony, to be held in 2010, please click on this link:
http://www.prograd.com.au/Contacts/Contacts/Young%20Achievers%20Entry%20Form-502.aspx
Please ensure your application form is complete by 14th January 2010 as our panel of judges will be reviewing the applications at the end of January.
We hope you will be a part of this fantastic evening and we look forward to seeing you there.
Davinia
ProGrad looking for Graduate Account Exec - Media Company
September 9, 2009 by ProGrad · Leave a Comment
- Recent University Graduate Required
- Diverse Roles and Responsibilities
- Opportunity for Fast Progression
Located in Chatswood, Our client is a market leader in developing sales aids and finance schemes for business equipment suppliers. Vendors including Leap Legal, Canon and Toshiba use this organization to assist in increasing their sales and profitability and most importantly customer retention.
As a ProGrad graduate, you will asume the role of an Account Executive and will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities, engaging with customers and driving sales. Working closely with the Directors your key responsibilities will also involve:
• Identifying and qualifying new business opportunities
• Training and managing existing vendor partners
• Visiting customers
• Settling finance contracts
• Providing quotations
Our client is looking for a recent graduate who is commercially minded with strong numeracy skills. It is essential that the graduate has excellent communication skills and the ability to influence and persuade others.Having had great success with this organisation in the past, the manager is a ProGrad graduate themselves, ensuring you have a great mentor who has been through the process also.
The successful candidate will receive:
• Excellent support
• Industry and sales training from ProGrad
• Opportunity for careers progression
• Excellent remuneration skills
This is a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate with an interest in media, publishing or marketing to join a market leading organisation. If you are looking for a role where building relationships, then this could be a great position.To be considered for this role, you need to have passed a ProGrad assessment day. To be considered for an assessment, please apply immediately by calling the ProGrad office on 02 8235 8300. Alternatively you can email us on info@prograd.com.au
Calling ProGrad Graduates!
September 9, 2009 by ProGrad · Leave a Comment
ProGrad are looking to profile some of our biggest successes over the last 4 years and would love to hear from you. If you were placed through ProGrad over the last 4 years and have a story to tell, please let us know. We are looking for several “young achievers” who can be profiled by ProGrad to understand some of the reasons behind their success.
This type of information is essential when putting together information for potential graduate employers. So, if you feel as though you are an example success story, please contact the ProGrad Graduate Management team now on 02 8235 8300.